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Igor Volsky shows how different proposals to alter Social Security would impact the program. Lower income seniors would bear the brunt of proposed cuts, or gain most from proposed improvements.

Tracy performs the classic Ben E. King song on Letterman

A public sector approach to an energy transition is grounded in the belief that people and communities should have the right to control their energy future.

Singer-songwriter Bill Withers says that his tribute to his and other special grandmothers is the song he cares about most

What breathes life into the American Dream, what's creating the 'New America,' this song boldly claims in word and image, is the country's diverse people and their struggles. 

Dolly Parton's super lyrics and voice, with quick clips of Dolly, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda from the movie 9 to 5. All sentiments still relevant.

In this telling, singing the blues looking for glory, brother you're in the wrong game. 

Music and lyrics: "We're the first ones to starve, We're the first ones to die, We're the first ones in line for that pie-in-the-sky"

Chris Thomas King recorded this cover of Delta bluesman Skip James' story of Depresion Era poverty for the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. 

When a cheating scandal rocks an Atlanta school system, Jon notices eerie similarities to the 2008 U.S. financial crisis brought on by Wall Street.